City

Wisconsin Dells, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,197Population
💰$65,237Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$211,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Black2.7%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,595 (32.4%)
Some College1,308 (16.3%)
Associates1,250 (15.6%)
Bachelors998 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,821 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,237 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$211,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units6,792
Vacant Units1,844

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells is a city in Wisconsin, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,197 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Wisconsin Dells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,237 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wisconsin Dells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wisconsin Dells is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.47%).

Wisconsin Dells, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Wisconsin Dells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53965 11,197 $65,237 $211,700 $938 5.8% 35.2% 75.5%